The frost on this special user's windowpane looked like jagged lace, reflecting the rhythmic flickering of the Christmas tree. It was the night of December 23rd, and for the first time in three years they had christmas day off work, some time to relax. They had spent the last few months working overtime at their day job, saving every scrap he could to make them able to have a good night playing their favourite games.
They sat down at his desk with a warm mug of eggnog. On his the brightly lit monitor, stake was open. They was weren't a reckless player; they treated it like a special way to deal with stress, a way to unwind. Tonight, they had a special Christmas budget in their vault, that they had set aside specifically for one final holiday session.
The next morning, the apartment smelled of pine and cinnamon. When their little sister arrived, tired from juggling both school and her part time job, the user handed her a small envelope. Inside wasn't just a card, but a copy of the e-transfer heβd made that morning. Enough to make sure the sister continue with her school, instead of leaving to work full time, which was about to happen.
"You didnt have to get me anything, I know times are tough, what even is this?" she whispered, her eyes widening.
"Letβs just say Santa gave me an extra dose of luck this Christmas eve," they teased, pulling her into a hug.
The games had been a thrill, from plinko to mines and all of the best, but the real win was the look on her face. For the user, the stakes had never been about hitting the max wins; they were about the happiness that they would be able to spread this joyous Christmas day.
Username: Marleysdad
Happy holidays ππ